Fundraiser to bring tablets to residents

Nick Nolan

Tuesday

Aug 28, 2018 at 10:00 AM

For the 10th time, drivers can bring their dirty vehicles to a by donation carwash and participate in a silent auction to benefit residents of MediLodge of Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The annual car wash and silent auction is a fundraiser for the long-term care facility’s Resident Council. It will take place at the premises on 1011 Meridian St. The day also promises food and entertainment for attendees.

“A lot of people are making donations right now and I think that’s wonderful,” said Kristina DePetro, a recreational therapist with MediLodge. “All of the money and proceeds goes back to the Resident Council. What we would like do with it is purchase iPads and tablets.”

DePetro said the mobile devices help residents who are also veterans deal with depression, boredom and offer a line of communication.

The Residents Council, a group of those living at MediLodge, made the decision on how to spend the money, and directs the reason and basis for the fundraiser.

“It lets them use Facetime, Google chat and email with their families,” she said. “We would like to purchase four. That’s our goal.”

Drivers looking for the carwash will have an easy path to the Meridian Street building. DePetro said that Sault High football players will be on hand helping promote the fundraiser.

“We’re going to have Gentleman George’s band and the football players washing the cars,” added DePetro, noting everyone was invited to watch the performance in the dining area. “We’re going to have hotdogs, and hamburgers, too for $5.”

Over the past month goods have been collected for the silent auction portion of the day. This year’s prizes feature goods and gift cards from many local companies including a stay at Bay Mill Resort & Casino and a round of golf for two at Wild Bluff Golf Course.

“There’s a lot to offer here for the silent auction,” she concluded. “It’s really big this year.”

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